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Rhetorical Analysis Quiz 23 (60 MCQs)

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1. "As a dedicated teacher for over a decade, I believe in the power of education to change lives."
2. What does Muir mean by stating that "any fool can destroy trees" ?
3. Which of the following best describes the rhetorical choice made by the writer in the first three sentences of this passage (paragraph 15)?
4. Primary Audience
5. Which rhetorical device did Mary Oliver predominantly use to convey her message about nature?
6. The repetition of vowel sounds between different consonants inside a line.
7. The article's conclusion about removing stigmas represents which type of appeal?
8. What is an assertion?
9. What does "Exigence" mean in rhetorical analysis?
10. Analyze the style of writing in Chapter 7 of "Alive." How does the author's style contribute to the overall impact of the chapter?
11. A question that is asked merely for effect with no obvious answer expected.
12. What should a author use to persuade or convince his audience?
13. Read the anecdote: "It was a little cocker spaniel dog, in a crate that he'd sent all the way from Texas, black and white, spotted, and our little girl-Tricia, the six-year-old-named it Checkers." How does this anecdote affect the tone of the speech?
14. Creating mental images with words. Mark only one oval.
15. Word choice that is used to evoke emotion
16. Evaluate the following statement: "Think about the countless animals that suffer in factory farms. By choosing plant-based options, you can help reduce their suffering."Which rhetorical appeal is being used?
17. What is the context mentioned in the rhetorical situation?
18. Which word means to oppose or resist?
19. The way words and phrases are arranged to create well-formed sentences is called .....
20. Which of the following is a correct thesis statement based on Mary Oliver's use of rhetorical devices?
21. The part of an argument wherein a speaker or writer anticipates and counters opposing points of view
22. The thesis statement for a rhetorical analysis essay must contain all of these except
23. When an author moves from one tone to another in one piece of writing
24. How can a speaker establish ethos?
25. What does Kennedy suggest about the motivations of other countries attempting to reach the moon?
26. Why should you use your thesis as an intro paragraph?
27. Identify the rhetorical mode"Shanghai is more cosmopolitan than Shenzhen."
28. What is the speaker's main criticism of the American press?
29. The main goal of persuasion in writing is to:
30. Analyze how Antony's use of anecdotes about Caesar's life influences the crowd's perception.
31. 4) An author's point of view is their .....
32. Which of the following best describes an appeal that relies on logic, evidence, and reason?
33. Which rhetorical appeal is being used? ..... "Every day, thousands of animals are left without homes or care. They can't speak for themselves-but you can. Adopt, don't shop, and give a second chance to a life that depends on you."
34. Evaluate the effectiveness of the following thesis statement: "Shirley Chisholm's passionate speech to Congress appeals to pathos and logos." What is missing for a strong rhetorical analysis?
35. When a speaker tells a personal story to connect with the audience and evoke sympathy, they are using:
36. Which of the following is an example of using Logos in a persuasive argument?
37. What should be memorized to help with writing a rhetorical analysis essay?
38. What is the role of the "Speaker" in the diagram?
39. In Chapter 1, Fitzgerald uses the phrase "the white palaces of fashionable East Egg glittered along the water." What rhetorical device is primarily used in this description?
40. Societal norms are
41. It is sufficient to identify a couple of rhetorical strategies in your rhetorical analysis essay.
42. What does the "E" in SPACECAT stand for?
43. To appeal through convincing the audience of one's moral character.
44. The catalyst, or event that inspires/influences the writer to compose the text.
45. Intentional and extreme exaggeration
46. What is occasion?
47. If a speaker wants to highlight the importance of taking immediate action, which rhetorical strategy should they use?
48. What might a writer appeal to in order to heighten his/her credibility?
49. What does 'cites' mean in the context of rhetorical analysis?
50. Ethos is an appeal to emotions
51. True or False:It's a good idea to start my analysis out by addressing the author's call to action.
52. What is the strategic purpose of Antony's repeated references to Caesar's will?
53. How many points can a student earn in Row B if they do the following:A)Provide specific evidence to support all claims in a line of reasoning.AND COMMENTARY:B) Consistently explain how the evidence supports a line of reasoning.ANDC) Explain how multiple rhetorical choices in the passage contribute to the writer's argument, purpose, or message.
54. When Jefferson ends the Declaration of Independence with summary of why the colonies are disgruntled and explanation of what they are going to do about it (reject and renounce all allegiance to ..... Great Britain), he is following what rhetorical device?
55. A brief reference to a famous person, event, book, song, etc. The most commonly used one of these from a book comes from the Bible
56. Why does the instructor recommend practicing with two-column formatted texts?
57. Why is a cemetery considered a "cultural landscape" ?
58. Evaluate the effectiveness of the author's argument structure in Chapter 7 of "Alive." Does the structure make the points clear and convincing?
59. To persuade an audience by purposely evoking certain sentiments to make them feel the way the author wants them to feel
60. Which rhetorical appeal is meant to establish the author's credibility?
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